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TypeTastic is a site that offers more than 700 free typing games for students of all ages. I first reviewed TypeTastic a few years ago shortly after it was launched and only offered thirteen games. Since then it has obviously added hundreds of more games and many more features. Just like when it launched a few years ago, TypeTastic's games are all optimized to work well on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Although one might argue that learning to type on a tablet makes it more difficult to develop touch typing skills.TypeTastic is designed for students to work through units of...

The Southside teen center is nearing groundbreaking after decades in the making, with the City Council unanimously approving a $9.2 million agreement with Albuquerque-based contractor Jaynes Corporation at its meeting Wednesday evening.“It’s absolutely an achievement that everybody should take some pride in and we should all recognize that it’s only a beginning to address the needs of our young people not only on the Southside but across all of Santa Fe,” Mayor Alan Webber said at the meeting.The city expects to begin construction next month and open the center to the public in May 2023—about six months later than originally...

When most parents think about school, video games seem like more of a reward than an educational vehicle. But a recent study published in Economic Inquiry indicates that “some video games may have as much potential to improve children’s problem-solving skills as more traditional educational tools.” In other words, scientific evidence shows that playing games can actually improve your child’s ability to learn. With back-to-school right around the corner, this extra ability could mean better test scores and a more confident child. That’s where Thinkrolls comes in. What Is Thinkrolls Play & Code? Thinkrolls Play & Code is one of...

Photo: Yellow Scope Raising girls in an education-friendly home can help create lifelong problem solvers. When girls are encouraged to ask questions, experiment with their ideas, and explain their thought process, they develop skills that will help them excel in life in general, but especially in subjects such as science and math—ones that rely heavily on strong problem-solving skills. Around the ages of 8-14, girls’ confidence levels are proven to drop by around 30%, not only physically but also educationally. Around this same time, many girls lose interest and motivation in STEM subjects, and the pandemic has only propelled their...

Madison West High School, in Madison, Wisc., has hosted discussions in which students and parents were segregated into groups based on their race. In schooling, proponents of even suspect pedagogies and practices tend to insist that their preferred approach is “evidence-based.” This seems to be the case, yet again, in the debates swirling around “anti-racist” education. I’ve encountered many claims I find unconvincing, especially when they’re advanced by impassioned advocates who don’t seem to have thought all that much about what constitutes credible evidence. (For more on how I think about evidence, check out my Educational Leadership piece from earlier...